Imaginary View of S. Giacomo di Rialto

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image shows a street view of an architectural scene. The perspective is at street level, showcasing buildings and structures. The horizon is low, with buildings dominating the view. One building has a prominent clock. To the left, there are three columns with a statue. The image is detailed, with fine lines illustrating the architecture and figures on the plaza. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing contrast. In the distance, there are arches and statues. Figures in the foreground depict various activities, creating a busy urban environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.197

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 30, state i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Vesme, Alexandre de (Baudi di Vesme, Alessandro). Le peintre-graveur italien; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Milan: Ulrico Hoepli, 1906.

1974

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: a catalogue and study illustrating and describing the known states, including those hitherto unrecorded. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1974, no. 30, i/ii.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 30, i/ii.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 27.

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: A. Canal f.

Wikidata ID

Q64954262

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